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70 Homes Greenlit Despite Dust Concerns in Cheltenham
19 Oct
Summary
- Council approved 70 affordable homes, raising dust concerns.
- Previous site dust affected nearby homes and gardens.
- New construction has a 110-week duration, requiring a robust plan.
Plans for 70 new affordable homes have been approved for a site in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, notwithstanding council concerns about dust. The development, located on the former Monkscroft School site off Shelley Road, will consist of a mix of one-bedroom flats and two, three, four, and five-bedroom houses. This approval follows resident complaints during the summer regarding dust settling on their homes and gardens from a nearby construction site by the same developer, E G Carter and Co Ltd.
Concerns were voiced by councillors regarding the potential impact of dust on surrounding residential areas and a dementia care home. A robust and enforceable construction management plan was emphasized as crucial, given the estimated 110-week construction period. Councillors have requested that dust residue monitoring and potential wind barrier installation be considered as part of the approved plan, with environmental health officers to oversee adherence to these changes.
